Latest online retail news – Page 136
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NewsSocial media advertising gains popularity but still disruptive, says Mintel
While social media users are increasingly likely to engage with advertising many still consider it distracting, research from Mintel shows.
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NewsMasterCard and Samsung partner on connected fridge grocery app
MasterCard and Samsung have partnered on an integrated app that will enable customers to buy groceries directly from their refrigerators.
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NewsBlue Inc plans to close a quarter of shops amid changing retail landscape
Fashion retailer Blue Inc is to shut a quarter of its stores as it seeks to focus on growth areas including online and international.
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NewsThe Entertainer reveals Christmas sales up as online drives trade
The Entertainer had a strong Christmas trading performance as sales were driven by a 40% uplift in online revenues.
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NewsOnline review platform Feefo introduces video feedback capabilities
Feefo has introduced video reviews as a standard part of its feedback service, allowing shoppers to record testimonials for retail products.
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NewsMade.com Christmas sales soar led by rise in mobile purchases
Online furniture retailer Made.com has revealed a jump in revenue over the Christmas period driven by sales through mobile devices.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts Christmas sales rise as seasonal trading patterns shift
Like-for-like sales at John Lewis department stores rose over the Christmas period but fell at sister grocer Waitrose.
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NewsFormer Bonmarché boss Tim Mason appointed as chairman of Eagle Eye
Bonmarché’s former boss Tim Mason will take over from Bob Willett as chairman of online customer loyalty specialists Eagle Eye.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon offers monthly payment option to UK shoppers
Amazon is bidding to woo shoppers from furniture and electricals retailers by offering loans to customers making big-ticket purchases.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on January 4, 2016: Aldi's expansion plans, M&S fires loyalty scheme head and Debenhams in talks with Sir Ian Cheshire.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports 2.3% sales increase in Christmas week
Sales at John Lewis rose 2.3% to £129.2m in Christmas week, a performance which the retailer said was “suppressed” by the timing of clearance.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet records strong Christmas and annual sales growth
Etailer Notonthehighstreet.com has reported strong Christmas trading and expects a good full-year performance.
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NewsAmazon to expand Pantry grocery range as it plots further UK disruption
Amazon is poised to expand the grocery range it sells through its Pantry service in the UK as it turns up the heat on the big four supermarkets.
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NewsBoxing Day weekend limited trading hours to drive bargain hunters online
Sunday hours over the Boxing Day weekend are expected to impact store footfall as shoppers plan to go online instead, according to Barclaycard.
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NewsAmazon and eBay face probe over VAT fraud by overseas third-party sellers
Online giants Amazon and eBay could be forced to foot the bill for VAT fraud associated with small overseas sellers who use the two websites.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as shoppers buy last-minute Christmas bargains
Department store John Lewis sales continue to climb in the run-up to Christmas as shoppers snap up video games and Star Wars merchandise.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on financial distress and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on December 23, 2015: Retailers in significant financial distress up 2% on last year and John Lewis weekly sales up 7%.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon predicts biggest-ever Christmas Day sales
Amazon is preparing for its busiest Christmas Day ever, as sales on December 25 have grown more than six-fold over the past five years.
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NewsHabitat redesigns website for mobile shoppers as m-commerce soars
Habitat has revamped its website with mobile shoppers in mind as it looks to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsThe growth of digital: 12 predictions for digital technology in 2016
From the growth of the on-demand economy, to the acceptance of omnichannel, there have been some exciting digital movements in 2015.